The series opens this year on June 13th with “Classical Mystery Tour”, a tribute to the Beatles. Beginning instrumentalists may be inspired to try out “The Beatles” from Hal Leonard’sEssential Elements series. Play along with the CD (available separately) and feel like a rock star, or get a group together to play the full band arrangements, all in the same book!

On June 21st, Columbus welcomes Ben Folds, who will perform favorites of his band, Ben Folds Five, as well as his new piano concerto. Contemporary a cappella enthusiasts will want to grab some friends to jam with “Ben Folds Presents University A Cappella,” a collection which includes 16 of Fold’s best songs including “Brick,” “The Luckiest” and “You Don’t Know Me.”

Jazz lovers will enjoy July 19th’s presentation of Manhattan Transfer, best known for their interpretations of jazz standards such as “Tuxedo Junction” and “Route 66.” Pianists and singers alike will enjoy the “Manhattan Transfer Songbook,” a classic collection of the groups best songs from their nearly 40 year history.